What is tidal energy and how does it work
Tidal energy which is also known as tidal power can be defined as “the energy that is the result of the moon and suns gravitational influence on the ocean.” They work by having the tides go through underwater turbines, these turbines capture the kinetic energy made by the tides and make it into electrical energy. The harsher and bigger the tides are the more electrical energy they produce because they are also producing kinetic energy.
Where is tidal energy used?
Tidal energy is mostly used in costal and tropical areas in which the water and waves are very harsh. Tidal energy is most successful in coastal areas because they have more waves and water than other places. Tidal energy produces large amounts of energy even when the tides are at a low speed.
Statement to Justin Trudeau
Hello Justin, I am hear to state why lieu should invest in tidal energy. There are so many places in Canada that would really benefit from you investing in tidal energy. A great example of thus is nova scotia. Nova scotia’s main supply of energy right now is coal. Coal has many negative environmental aspects about it. However, nova scotia also has the highest tides in the entire world. Tidal energy flourishes with strong tides. With The amount of energy that could Be produced with not a negative environmental impact its foolish we have not made tidal energy the main source of energy yet. Tidal energy has so many more benefits than coal and if we invest in it as much as we invested in coal, we could make a cleaner, greener, and more powerful Canada.
What questions did you need to research in order to research your topic
I needed to ask how tidal energy works and where it works before I even started my project because I wanted to know if it was possible for tidal energy to be used in Canada. After I found out that it is possible, I then asked more questions about the origin of tidal energy and its benefits. I Tried to make sure my information was coming from reliable websites and tried to use some websites I have used in the past.
What new or familiar digital tools did you try to use as you worked through this project
I tried to use a citation machine and it worked out okay. They weren’t many new digital tools I sued when working on this project. I just stuck to what I know, and I think it turned out okay.
What was the process you used to investigate the topic?
I tried to incorporate the A’s to make sure the information I was getting was accurate. Like ask and access and analyze. I used the process of elimination when researching this. If I found information on one website and different information on another, whoever one came form a more reliable source and had other people saying the same thing I would trust that. The internet is a big place and not all information is true on there, So I wanted to be careful on getting correct information
How did you verify and cite the information you found?
I made sure that the information I got was the same in at least 3 other sites. Instead of taking the word of just one site I made sure that I went to other sites to see if they were saying the same things. I learned how to use MLA citations in middle school, so I just cited my websites in the way I know
How did the process of completing this change go: what could you have done better?
I could have elaborated more on how tidal energy. I also could have tried to answer the questions more thoroughly. The process of completing this challenge went well, I think. Personally, this project wasn’t too difficult and was just a fun little research project.
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“Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Tidal Energy in Nova Scotia.” Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Tidal Energy in Nova Scotia | Department of Energy and Mines, https://energy.novascotia.ca/featured-stories/top-10-things-you-need-know-about-tidal-energy-nova-scotia
Good information fluency post. I like how you have found some sub-questions to lead you to get a well-rounded perspective on your topic. You have shared some digital tools and cited your sources. Your debrief could have been more detailed but considers what you did well and what you could have improved upon. Check your title as it doesn’t connect with your post.